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New research in rumen health

New research has shed light on the relevance of previously unknown masses in sieved cow manure.

Agri-Lloyd to Partner North Sheep 2019

Animal Nutrition Specialists Announced as Mainline Sponsor for North of England’s Key Sheep Event, NSA North Sheep 2019.

Step By Step Guide To Assessing Rumen Function In Beef Cattle

For beef finishers, winter is often a time when a high level of starch is being fed to get animals finished as efficiently and profitable as possible, which can be a risk factor for acidosis.

Tackling Acidosis By Feeding Stablisied Yeast Results In Milk And Meat Yield Increase

A Northern Irish dairy and beef farmer has seen an increase in milk yield and improved killing out percentage of his cattle as a result of tackling acidosis in his herd. Robin McCloy, who milks 150 Friesian cows and is finishing over 300 cattle a year near Ballymena, first identified he had an acidosis problem in his herd when he had a rumen audit conducted on his cattle over a year ago.

Ensiling and Preservation of Maize Harvest

Maize harvest is fast approaching across many parts of the UK, correct ensiling and preservation is one of the key areas in making preserving high quality maize silage.

Care In Silage Making Allows Cutbacks On Feed

James's objective is to keep concentrate purchases down to the minimum and take as much milk as he can from home-produced forage, and he is currently doing 4500 litres from forage – more than half the 8500-litre average yield.

Get Your Ewes and Rams In Shape For Tupping

Sheep farmers need to be assessing their ewes and rams as a priority to make sure they are in the right condition for tupping, according to a leading sheep expert.

Pre-cut Grass Results Give Good Indications For This Year’s Silage Quality

The early warm spring weather has brought about the possibility of higher quality silage being made this year if it is successfully managed.

The Secret To Producing Award Winning Silage

Hear from James Burton, one of the winners from our recent silage competition on how he produces his award winning silage.

Cumbrian Farmer Shares Secrets To Producing Award Winning Silage

Hear from Steven Hunter, one of the winners from our recent silage competition on how he produces his award winning silage.